Prepare against Geir Tveit
Norway · World #82,371 classical · FIDE ID 1508113
When preparing against Geir Tveit, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 85 games by Geir Tveit, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geir Tveit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geir Tveit before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,782 | 1,833 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,795 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,764 | 1,764 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 38 | 23 | 24 | 44.7% |
| As White | 40 | 21 | 7 | 12 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geir Tveit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geir Tveit's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 65.0% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 35.0% | 67.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Tveit usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Tveit usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (19% of these games) — Tveit usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Tveit usually continues Bc4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Tveit usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tveit usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 86.2% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 87.5% |
Geir Tveit's chess games
All 85 games by Geir Tveit in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C48 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 16 | 4/8/4 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ole Christian Moen | 2,182 | chT-NOR Club | B01 |
| Apr 2015 | Kjell F. Pettersen | 1,863 | ch-Asker CC | A48 |
| Oct 2015 | Mikhail Utseth | 1,657 | Asker Host A | D03 |
| Dec 2015 | Roar Nydal | 1,601 | Asker Host A | D00 |
| Oct 2010 | Ryaad Aabid | 1,487 | chT-NOR Clubs | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo ASKO Hostturnering | 2006 | 14 | 8 | 1,572 |
| ch-Aslo ASKO CC Group-B | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 1,460 |
| Asker Host A | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,704 |
| Asker Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,441 |
| ch-Asker CC | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,628 |
| Oslo ASKO CC-ch | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,864 |
| ch-Oslo | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,210 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,795 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geir Tveit's chess games?
85 games by Geir Tveit, from Jul 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Geir Tveit has played.
What does Geir Tveit play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Geir Tveit opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geir Tveit answers 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Geir Tveit play as White?
As White, Geir Tveit's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geir Tveit play as Black?
As Black, Geir Tveit most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Geir Tveit's FIDE rating?
Geir Tveit is currently rated 1,782 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,764 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Geir Tveit played?
Our database contains 85 games by Geir Tveit, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 24 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geir Tveit?
85 games by Geir Tveit reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.